TwelveStone Health Partners Ranks No. 2533 on the 2023 Inc. 5000

Aug 17, 2023 at 02:46 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. - Inc. magazine today revealed that TwelveStone Health Partners is No. 2533 on the 2023 Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing private companies in Amer.... Read More

Vanderbilt University Medical Center DENIED in Proposal to Open a 48-Bed Hospital in Murfreesboro

Jun 15, 2023 at 09:00 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - The Certificate of Need to allow Vanderbilt University Medical Center to build and open a 48-bed hospital in Murfreesboro has been denied. In April of 2020.... Read More

Ascension Saint Thomas Physicians Provide Expert Advice on Men's Health Screenings

Jun 13, 2023 at 10:30 am by WGNS News

June is Men's Health Month and some providers still are trying to convince men to make room for wellness visits on their calendars. Ascension Saint Thomas physicians want to e.... Read More

Job Services Focused on the Veteran Community

Jun 13, 2023 at 12:18 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Currently, there 351,437 job openings in Tennessee and 49 new jobs were posted within the past 24-hours, according to the Department of.... Read More
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Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Foundation Hosted Three Major Events Raising over $100,000

Jun 05, 2023 at 01:26 pm by WGNS News

  MURFREESBORO, TENN – In the month of May, The Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Foundation hosted three fundraising events in support of the Lee and Susan Moss F.... Read More

Murfreesboro Police Continue to Train Officers and Outfit MPD Patrol Cars with Automated External Defibrillators

May 10, 2023 at 03:59 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - In mid-April, Murfreesboro Police began equipping patrol division officers with Automated External Defibrillators. Lt. Clayton Williams said that if a polic.... Read More

Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Goes Red For Stroke Month

May 04, 2023 at 06:36 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford hospital has lit the hospital red for the month of May to honor stroke month. According to the American Heart Associatio.... Read More

Study Highlights Risks for Self-Harm Events in Children and Adolescents

May 02, 2023 at 10:00 am by WGNS News

The United States is in the midst of a mental health crisis with rising rates of hospitalization for suicide and self-harm events among children and adolescents. A recent stu.... Read More

Ascension Saint Thomas Campuses Celebrate Donate Life Month

Apr 27, 2023 at 08:44 pm by WGNS News

Over the month of April, Ascension Saint Thomas hospitals across Middle Tennessee have celebrated Donate Life Month in partnership with Tennessee Donor Services. Donate Life M.... Read More

Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Performs First Open Heart Surgery

Apr 13, 2023 at 11:27 pm by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN - Last week, Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford reached a significant milestone by performing the first open heart surgeries in the county.   &ldquo.... Read More

UPDATE: Trial Set for Duo to Face TennCare Fraud Charges in Rutherford County

Mar 08, 2023 at 10:54 pm by WGNS News

UPDATED: Rutherford County, TN - A sealed indictment that was handed down by a Rutherford County Grand Jury in 2022 for two suspects believed to be involved in a felony TennCa.... Read More

Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Goes Blue For Colon Health Month - Colon Cancer is the 2nd Leading Cause of Cancer-Related Death for Adults

Mar 07, 2023 at 04:22 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - On March 1st, Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford hospital lit their building blue in honor of colorectal cancer awareness month. According to the Americ.... Read More

TriStar StoneCrest Hosts Rutherford County Students to Learn About Robotic Surgery

Mar 02, 2023 at 03:08 pm by WGNS News

SMYRNA, Tenn. –TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center hosted middle school STEM students from across Rutherford County on January 24, 2023, for a special event. The “Na.... Read More

VA Deputy Secretary visits Murfreesboro and Nashville Campuses

Feb 21, 2023 at 07:45 pm by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN - U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Deputy Secretary Donald Remy will visit VA facilities in both Murfreesboro and Nashville on Thursday. During his visit h.... Read More

New Westlawn Hospital in Blackman Area is Scheduled to Open to Patients This March

Jan 12, 2023 at 02:56 pm by WGNS News

A brand-new neighborhood hospital will soon open in the Blackman area of Murfreesboro. The hospital will be the very first of its kind to open in Tennessee, and it’s loc.... Read More

Flu Prevention and Treatment with Seasonal Influenza Activity High in TN and Severe Nationwide

Jan 04, 2023 at 09:01 pm by WGNS News

The Tennessee Department of Health is encouraging all Tennesseans who have not had their annual flu vaccine to get immunized as soon as possible to protect themselves and prev.... Read More
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Rutherford County and Metro Nashville School Students Begin Healthcare Careers through Innovative New Program

Jan 04, 2023 at 08:38 pm by WGNS News

Ascension Saint Thomas today recognized the inaugural class of Ascension Saint Thomas Work-Based Learning, a new year-long program designed to prepare students from Metro Nash.... Read More

3 Murfreesboro Doctors Receive 2022 Physician Awards

Dec 15, 2022 at 04:50 pm by WGNS News

Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford is pleased to recognize its 2022 honorees for outstanding accomplishments in clinical leadership.  Dr. David Beaird has been named Physi.... Read More

Senior Flair, the FREE Senior Health Fair THIS Thursday

Dec 06, 2022 at 11:01 pm by WGNS News

(Murfreesboro, TN) A special senior health fair called Senior Flair will be held for area seniors on Thursday afternoon. The FREE event will be at St. Marks United Methodist C.... Read More

Tennessee Ranks at Number 17 on the List for Medical and Healthcare Spending

Nov 15, 2022 at 01:20 pm by WGNS News

HEALTHCARE and TENNESSEE'S RANKING - The challenges facing the healthcare sector in the U.S. are numerous. The U.S. lags behind other developed nations on many key metrics of.... Read More